St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School

4704 Merrick Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758

Tel: (516) 541-1546

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As a Catholic School, St. Rose of Lima recognizes education as a life-long process.

We are committed to developing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, physical and emotional dimensions of every child.

Acknowledging that each student is a child of God, we strive to challenge them to embrace God's message and to achieve academic excellence.

Administration, faculty, and staff together with parents and guardians, serve as role models to bring students to their full potential.

We are dedicated to creating a Christ-centered environment for the children whose families seek a quality Catholic education.

This mission will manifest itself as our students make positive contributions to our world.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 379 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

379 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Kathleen Gallina

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School Notes

As a Catholic School, St. Rose of Lima recognizes education as a life-long process. We are committed to developing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, physical and emotional dimensions of every child. Acknowledging that each student is a child of God, we strive to challenge them to embrace God's message and to achieve academic excellence. Administration, faculty, and staff together with parents and guardians, serve as role models to bring students to their full potential. We are dedicated to creating a Christ-centered environment for the children whose families seek a quality Catholic education. This mission will manifest itself as our students make positive contributions to our world.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Rose Of Lima Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 379 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).